Private Event
Toronto, ON
linden tree micro-tour
Coming in May/June: the Linden Tree Spring Micro-Tour. What's a micro-tour, you ask? For those of us unable to travel long distances or indeed book "proper" shows, the micro-tour is a way of performing to as many people as possible in a concentrated time frame, with the bonus of eating in your own home and sleeping in your own bed. As I conceive it, it'll entail playing as many Toronto open stages as I can during a four-week period. To further add to the intrigue, each gig will feature a fresh batch of songs: there will be no repeats! And if that's not enough, at each show I will debut a new song—either an original or a cover—I've never before played in public. All performances will be recorded, and I'll post a best-of-tour selection on my music page later this summer.
Dates are listed below. One caveat: since these are all open stages, which can come and go like the wind, all listings are tentative until the day after the show. :-) Your best bet is to check the same resource I used to plan the itinerary, Gary 17's exhaustive Toronto Moon webzine. If it's listed there the day of, chances are it's a go. Hope to see you on tour!
event listings
Private Event
Toronto, ON
Free. "All artists are welcomed to sign up and share their songs, poetry, prose or comedy act on Toronto's longest-running open stage."
Free. I'll be performing (probably) two songs. Host: Jay Pennell.
Linden Tree Spring Micro-Tour: Open Stage
Child-friendly, all-ages. $5 per person, $8 for families, or pay what you can (includes coffee and cookies). I'll be playing one or two songs. "Don Heights provides a relaxed venue for local performers. Each month, on the second Saturday, we have a main act followed by an open mic for anyone who wants to contribute a performance piece."
Free, all-ages. Host: Nicola Vaughan. "Family-friendly open mic session from 3 to 6 p.m. All ages are welcome for this cover-free event featuring a mix of music genres."
Free. Host: Brad Scott.
Free. I'll be performing three songs or more, depending on how many performers sign up. "Evan hosts this Cabbagetown tradition. A wide variety of performers sing and play everything from horns and keys to banjos and harmonicas."
Free.
Free. I'll be playing three songs.
Linden Tree Spring Micro-Tour: City Love Open Mic
Free. I'll be playing three songs. Host: Mark Villamor. "City Love Open Mic is for all musicians looking for a place to show what they got. Come join, jam and be a part of this growing event and community. We love originals and covers."
Free. I'll be playing two songs. Host: Jessica Mondello. This event will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/stevesmusiclounge.
$5. Host: Martin Rouleau. "Come play, come listen. You can't be in a bad mood if Marty's in the room!"
Free. I'll be playing three songs. Host: Tyler Ellis. "Toronto's best musicians gather at Dora Keogh Irish Pub to perform and enjoy great conversation and the company of good friends."
Free. Host: Tanya Philipovich.
Linden Tree Spring Micro-Tour: Dr. B's Acoustic Medicine Show
Free. Host: Brian Gladstone. "Join us for an intimate afternoon of great acoustic music, every Saturday. We want to create a place for artists, friends and fans to hang out. It's a good listening room filled with creative energy to enjoy some great music, and a place for artists to come out to meet their friends."
Free. I'll be playing two songs. Hosts: Steve & Tony.
Free. I'll be playing two songs. "One of the best-sounding rooms in the city. The crowd is a mix of regulars and newcomers. Mostly acoustic, but open to pretty much anything."